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` No. 479,433. Patented JulyZO, 1892.

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GEORGE B. LEE, `OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, ASSIGNOR OF TWVO- TI-IIRDS TO GEORGE W. STAFFORD AND THOMAS-E. NUDD, OF SAME PLACE.

WINDOW OR DOOR SASH.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 479,433, dated July 26, 1892.

Application tiled July 23, 1891. Serial No. 400,471 (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, GEORGE B. LEE, of the city of Providence, in the coun-ty of Providence and State of Rhode Island, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vindow or Door Sashes; and I hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact vdescription of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification.

This invention has reference to improvements in metal sashes which are usually intended to contain glass, but which may contain other transparent or semi-transparent material adapted to fill the open portions of the sash.

The object of the invention is to produce a metal sash having panels adapted to be inserted therein without the use of solder, and thus reduce the amount of skilled labor necessary to complete the work.

The further object of the invention is to produce a metal sash which may be manufactured by machinery and in large quantities.

The invention consists in the peculiar construction of the metal framework and the combination therewith of suitable fastening devices adapted to secure the halves of the framework together, as will be more fully described hereinafter, and pointed out in the claims.

Figure l is a view of the improved sash inclosing panels of glass and held in a suitable frame. Fig. 2 represents a cross-section of one of the sash-bars and portions of the glass panels held therein by one form of fastening device. Fig. 3 represents a view of the saine at a point between the fastening devices. Fig. 4 represents an enlarged view of a part of the back frame, showing the projection of several ribs cut away sufficiently to allow for the insertion and securing therein of a fastening-bolt. Fig. 5 represents a cross-section of one of the sash-bars, showing a portion of the same extended through a perforation in the front frame to form a fastening device adapted to be bent over, as indicated in dotted lines.

Similar numbers ofireference designate corresponding parts throughout.

In the drawings, 5 indicates a solid frame of wood or metal surrounding the glazed sash.

6 is a top frame or lattice-work stamped or cut by rollers in any desired design and provided with perforations through which the shanks of the fastening devices extend, the bars or strips 7 being of sufficient width to hold the edges of two adjoining panels 8 S, over which the frame is placed. The under frame 9 is formed of the same design as the frame 6. The cross-'section of each bar is, however, T- shaped, having the separating and strengthening and panel-separating rib l() pressed up therefrom, or, if desired, cast in one piece therewith. Portions of this rib are cut away at predetermined points to allow the insertion therein of the fastening-bolts 11, which are soldered to these ribs and are provided with the fastening-nuts l2. In place of the bolts ll I sometimes extend portions of the ribs l0 to form the tongues lO, which are inserted through the perforations in the bars of the front frame 6 and are bent over, as indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 5, to secure the frames together. The panels S S are first placed in the frame 9, being separated by the rib l0. The frame G is then placed over the whole, so that the bars 7 will cover the ribs 10 andthe edges of the panels. The frame 6 is now pushed downward, the bolts ll or other fastening devices passing through the perforations in the frame 6. The nuts l2 may now be screwed into place or the ends of the fastening-strips bent over and the glazed sash inclosed in a solid frame 5, of wood or metal.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patentl. A metal sash adapted to contain panels formed of sheet metal, having designs cut or stamped therefrom to form front and back frames, as described.

2. The combination, with front and back frames stamped from sheet metal, one or both having strengthening-ribsflO, of fastening devices adapted to hold the frames topass, and nuts 12 to secure said fastening degether, as described. vices, as described.

3. The combination, with the frame 9, hav- In witness whereof I have hereunto sei my ing ribs, each of which is provided with a hand. fastening device secured to such ribs, and GEORGE B. LEE. panels heid in place between such ribs, of the Witnesses: front frame 6, having bars 7, perforations in HENRY J MILLER,

said bars through which fastening devices JOSEPH A. MILLER, Jr. 

